Mary Timony, Modern English, Brady Bunch Lawnmower Massacre & Bang Tango
The Week in New Music & Dig Me Out Podcasts
New Releases
Mick Mars - The Other Side Of Mars
Mick Mars shook things up with "The Other Side Of Mars," delivering a blend of hard rock, blues, and some serious feels stretching past his Mötley Crüe days. Jacob Bunton, who's been part of the scene with bands like Mars Electric, Lynam, Adler, and Neon Coven, brings his top-notch vocals to the mix, pumping up the album's unique vibe and slick production. The tracks that are turning heads include "Loyal to the Lie" and the moody "LA Noir," proving Mars still has it when exploring new musical landscapes without losing that rock 'n' roll heart. It's clear Mars isn't just resting on his laurels but pushing boundaries and showing off a range we haven't quite seen from him before.
Mary Timony - Untame the Tiger
Mary Timony, who you might know from Helium, Wild Flag, or Ex Hex, dropped a solo album, "Untame the Tiger," after a long break. This album is her way of channeling through some tough times, including saying goodbye to her folks and a breakup. It’s all about digging into feelings of loss, finding yourself, and bouncing back stronger. The album mixes up garage rock, folk, and indie rock, showing off Mary's killer guitar skills and her knack for creating tunes that hit you right in the feels. It's got this raw, real vibe that's classic Timony, with critics giving it a thumbs up for being ambitious and not shying away from experimenting with different sounds. If you've dug her work in her bands, "Untame the Tiger" feels like a homecoming but with a fresh twist.
Ace Frehley - 10,000 Volts
Ace Frehley's comeback with "10,000 Volts" is like the man never took a break, serving up that signature mix of hard rock and pop flair we've all missed. This album doesn't stray far from what Ace does best—those catchy, three-chord bangers with hooks that stick—but he's thrown in some curveballs, too. With Steve Brown of Trixter on board, tracks like "Cherry Medicine" and "Back Into My Arms Again" dip into power-pop, making sure there's a little something for everyone. It's classic Ace through and through, but with a fresh twist that keeps things interesting.
Laetitia Sadier - Rooting For Love
The iconic voice behind Stereolab is back with her fifth solo adventure, "Rooting for Love," It's been a hot minute since her 2016 album "Find Me Finding You," and this latest work dives even deeper into that eclectic mix she's known for—think art rock meets '60s French pop with a dash of '90s electronica and Krautrock vibes. Kicking off its journey in 2018, this album isn't just Sadier going solo; it's got a choir lifting it, making the whole thing more rich and immersive. Preceded by four singles, "Rooting for Love" is shaping into a sonic trip worth taking, showing off Sadier's knack for blending diverse sounds and her continuous evolution as an artist.
Blaze Bayley - Circle of Stone
Blaze Bayley, who rocked the mic for Iron Maiden in the '90s, has just dropped "Circle of Stone," an album about bouncing back. After a scary heart attack in March 2023, Blaze is showing us he's still got that fire. The album digs into the tough stuff—dealing with weakness, finding your strength, and being grateful for the ride. It's like Blaze is saying, "Hey, believe in yourself; you've got this." Kicking off with the energetic "Mind Reader" and rolling through powerful tunes like "Tears in Rain" and "Rage" (which spins a classic Welsh legend into a metal anthem), the album's got variety and depth. Backed by his mates in Absolva and with a bit of help from Niklas Stålvind of Wolf, Blaze is hitting 2024 hard, proving he's still a heavy metal hero with stories to tell and riffs to rip.
Modern English - 1 2 3 4
Modern English, those new-wave legends who gave us "I Melt with You," hit a major milestone with their 45th anniversary and dropped "1 2 3 4," their first studio album in seven years. This time, they've got the gang back together—original lineup and all—and teamed up with producer Mario McNulty for some studio magic. The album's got this raw vibe, cooked up in New York, and it's peppered with their signature blend of irony and a bit of political cheek, especially in tunes like "Long In The Tooth" and "Not My Leader." "1 2 3 4" sounds like it's straight from the heart of Modern English, promising that classic sound but with a fresh edge that's all about keeping their legacy alive and kicking.
New 80s Metal Podcast
Bang Tango - Psycho Café | 80s Metal Album Review
New 90s Rock Podcast
The Brady Bunch Lawnmower Massacre - Desperate Football
80s Metal Album Tournament
Shape the Future of our 80s Metal podcast. We're on a mission to celebrate the untold stories of 80s metal, and we need YOUR help to make it happen on Dig Me Out. This month, we've got a lineup of albums that's too good to ignore, all suggested by our listeners.
Various - Dudes Soundtrack: Metal meets punk and alternative
Massappeal - Nobody Likes A Thinker: Aussie metal at its finest
Badlands - Badlands: A bridge from hair metal to 70s rock at the dawn of the 90s
Loudness - Thunder in the East: Japan's Metal Titans in English
Blue Murder - Blue Murder: Hard rock supergroup
Riot - Thundersteel: Metal with a vocal twist
Accept - Eat The Heat: German metal masters like you've never heard them
Van Halen - 5150: A diverse pop/rock/metal masterpiece
Touch - Touch: The AOR/Rock gem that time forgot
Join the Metal Union at dmounion.com to cast your vote and help decide which album we dive into next. Got an album in mind for the next poll? We're all ears at www.digmeoutpodcast.com/suggest.
